Crossfield News - 05/11/2021

LAST CALL FOR RSVP'S IS WEDNESAY, 5/12  The Crossfield PTO invites your child to enjoy breakfast with someone special (parent or caregivers) on Monday, May 17, 8-9 AM. Click on the link below to RSVP. https://forms.gle/sqxNLmEQZivn8WRv8

Upcoming Dates:

Monday, May 3-Saturday, May 15 - Dog Wash at Weber's Pet Supermarket in Fox Mill Shopping Center

Monday, May 10-Thursday, May 27 - SOL Testing for Grades 3-6 (see below for schedule)

Monday, May 17 - Bagels with a Buddy, 8-9 AM

Monday, May 17 - Final Curbside Library Book Pickup, 3:30-5:30 PM

Wednesday, May 19 - Open Virtual PTO Meeting, 7-8 PM (See below for link and additional information)

Monday, May 24 - Spirit Day at Lucia's, 11 AM - 9 PM

Monday, May 31 - Memorial Day Holiday

Tuesday, June 8 - Virtual Synchronous Learning Day for ALL FCPS Students / Election Day

Thursday, June 10 - Virtual 6th Gr. Promotion at 10:30 AM (Link will be provided at a later date)

Thursday, August 19 - Kindergarten Orientation - 9:30 AM

Thursday, August 19 - Grades 1-6 Open House (Exact times to be determined at a later date - will be in the afternoon)

Dates to Remember: Wednesday, May 19, 7-8 PM - SAVE THE DATE for the next meeting of your Crossfield Parent Teacher Organization! The meeting will be held virtually, so log in from home and join us, as we welcome new members of the Board and honor outgoing board members as well as some staff retirements! Wednesday, May 19, 7-8 PM Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hgo-uguj-mrt Or dial: ‪(US) +1 470-705-4889 PIN: ‪151 202 729# .Hope to see you online on 5/19 at 7pm! The Crossfield PTO Tuesday, June 8 - ALL students will be virtual due to Democratic Primary Election. This will be a virtual synchronous learning day (no in-person classes) for all students. Attendance will be taken. Thursday, June 10 - 6th Grade Virtual Promotion at 10:30 AM (Link will be provided at a later date. Thursday, August 19 - Kindergarten Orientation at 9:30 AM. Thursday, August 19 - Grades 1-6 Open House, Exact times will be determined at a later date - will be in the PM.

Attention Parents of Rising 7th Graders

The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).

Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering 7^th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).          

7th grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Tdap and Meningococcal documentation.

Please provide one of the following documents to Crossfield Elementary School, Kathy Theis, katheis@fcps.edu as soon as possible:

1. An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the missing immunization(s).
2. A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
3. A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
4. A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf

Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.

Please contact Kathy Theis 703-295-1117 or email katheis@fcps.edu if you have any questions.

FCPS Will Have Limited Virtual Program for 2021-22 School Year

FCPS will offer all student five days of in-person learning in the fall, and will be offering a limited, centralized Virtual Program for students with documented health/medical needs.

Spring Into May With a Clean Pup! Weber's Pet Supermarket Dog Wash Spirit Days run Monday, May 3 - Saturday, May 15 The dog bath is $16.00 per dog - $10.00 of every bath is donated to Crossfield. Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10 AM-6 PM; Saturday 10 AM-5 PM, Sunday-Closed. Last dog wash is 30 minutes before closing.

Class Placements for the 2021-22 School Year

If you would like to provide feedback for class placements for the upcoming school year, please email Crossfieldplacement@fcps.edu

Student Intentions 2021-2022 School Year

If your child/children (Kindergarten through Grade 6) will be attending another school in Fairfax County or outside of Fairfax County Public Schools (public or private) for the next school year (2021-2022), please fill out the Student Intention form

Please email the completed form to our registrar, Kathy Theis, at katheis@fcps.edu

Please note:  If your child will be joining us at Crossfield again next year, there is no need to fill out the form. Your child’s record will automatically roll back into our Student Information System and no new registration paperwork is required for the new school year.

SOL (STANDARDS OF LEARNING) TESTING UPDATES

We ask that ALL 3^rd through 6^th grade families complete this SOL participation intent form for each child.

If you choose to refuse the grade 3-8 SOL reading or mathematics test for your virtual student, you will have the opportunity for them to complete an alternative, non-SOL test at home. The Virginia Remote Student Progress Monitoring Test will provide information about strengths and areas for growth in grade level content standards. 

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS TESTING ON MONDAYS:

• Review the Daily Health Screening Questions. Stay home if you answer ‘yes’ to any question and email ltfadden@fcps.edu to reschedule your SOL.
• Wear a mask.
• You may bring a water bottle.
• Students do NOT need to bring a computer.
• You may bring a book to read if you finish early.
• Students testing at 9:00AM:
• Must be dropped off in the KISS ‘N RIDE LOOP 8:30-8:50AM so that testing may begin promptly at 9:00AM. 
• Do not park in the bus loop.
• Parents should be in the KISS ‘N RIDE LOOP at 11:30AM for student pick-up.  Students will be dismissed at 11:30AM.
• Students testing at 1:00PM:
• Must be dropped off between in the KISS ‘N RIDE LOOP 12:30-12:50PM so that testing may begin promptly at 1:00PM.
• Do not park in the bus loop.
• Parents should be in the KISS ‘N RIDE LOOP at 3:30PM for student pick-up.  Students will be dismissed at 3:30PM.

 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR HYBRID STUDENTS TESTING TUESDAY-FRIDAY:

• Review the Daily Health Screening Questions. Stay home if you answer ‘yes’ to any question and email ltfadden@fcps.edu to reschedule your SOL.
• Wear a mask.
• Be on time to school.
• Restart your computer every morning you are at school (starting today), this will help your machine stay healthy & ready.
• BRING YOUR FULLY CHARGED LAPTOP.

 To adhere to state and local social distancing requirements and to reduce the spread of COVID-19, schools will follow the FCPS Student Health and Safety Guidance (https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/student-health-and-safety-guidance-document) and Health and Safety Protocols for Assessments (https://www.fcps.edu/node/41890).

Kindergarten Registration for Fall 2021 Do you have a child who will be attending kindergarten in the 2020-21 school year? If so, please click here or go to our Crossfield ES website. You can also reach out to our registrar, Kathy Theis at katheis@fcps.edu or call our school office 703.295.1100. Please share this information with other families with kindergarten age children in your neighborhood. KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION WILL BE ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 19 AT 9:30 AM.

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